
Bill Kelsey
Libertarian | Texas
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bill Kelsey
Party
Libertarian
Election Year
2016
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.10
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, BS, 1973
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy, Ensign, 1.5
AFFILIATIONS
Libertarian Party, War Resisters League
American Civil Liberties Union
Nature Conservancy, Veterans for Peace
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US House, 2014
Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Disagree
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Strongly Agree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Disagree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Disagree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Agree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Agree
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
Constitution, Supreme Court, Congress, Voters
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
It should be rare, safe, and legal and not subsidized by the tax payer. I honor those who oppose it and support adoption services
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The founders recognized human weakness and the tendency to abuse power when able.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am on a path in search of divine truth through the study of many traditions. I examine and live a variety of mystical and traditional practices from Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
No Answer
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
I am a libertarian and do not use the labels given above. We believe in individual liberty, self reliance, and personal responsibility with freedom to succeed or fail in all endeavors with neither government support or restriction. The government should only step in to prevent fraud, trespass, or theft. On social issues as long as we are not disturbing our neighbors or harming anyone our personal behavior is our own business. On foreign policy we reject the interventions, alliances, and wars abroad. I also reject the right of the government or any other individual to choose my friends and enemies for me.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
kelseyforcongress@kelseys.net 512-762-6554
Additional comment from candidate:
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